Students also need to discover.

They need to see how ideas develop and problems get solved. They need experience working with others, testing concepts, refining designs, and explaining why their ideas matter. Most importantly, they should realize they are capable of creating something original.

This is where Inventionland Education’s Innovation Science curriculum stands out.

Aimed at elementary, middle, and high school students, Innovation Science reinforces STREAM concepts while giving students a real-world framework for invention. It blends the scientific method with creativity and hands-on problem solving, helping students move beyond memorization into real application.

In the curriculum, students work in teams to invent or innovate a product. Along the way, they identify everyday problems, develop solutions, build prototypes, test ideas, and prepare presentations. They use the skills of inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and product developers.

This is more than project-based learning for its own sake. It’s a guided process that helps students think critically, collaborate, communicate clearly, and adapt when ideas don’t work the first time.

Those moments are when real discovery happens.

A student might realize a simple frustration can spark an invention. Ateam might notice its first prototype needs improvement. A classroom could learn that creativity and science are connected parts of the same process.

For teachers, Innovation Science offers an engaging way to bring STREAM learning to life. For students, it creates a learning experience that feels relevant and memorable. They aren’t just answering questions. They’re learning to ask better ones and gain agency in their learning, since it’s their ideas they are working on.

The results speak for themselves. Several student groups using the Inventionland Education curriculum have gone beyond the classroom and earned licensing agreements for their inventions. Their ideas proved both creative and commercially viable.

With the Inventionland Education National Invention Contest, students can showcase their work on a larger stage. Inventions developed in the curriculum are showcased on the Discovery and Science Channels through the Telly Award-winning TV show Tomorrow’s World Today, giving students a chance to see their inventing process recognized globally.

That kind of experience can change how students see themselves. They’re not just learning about innovation. They’re practicing it, presenting it, and sometimes even watching it move toward the marketplace.

That is the power of discovery.

STEM gives students important tools. STREAM expands those tools by adding reading, art, and creativity. But discovery goes deeper. It gives students ownership, confidence, and a reason to care.

At Inventionland Education, the goal isn’t just to teach science, technology, engineering, and math. The goal is to help students discover what they can do with it.

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Inventionland® Education has revolutionized STEM education by creating a complete ecosystem for K-12 schools that includes:

• Immersive Innovation Labs®
• K-12 applied STEM invention curriculum
• STEM and maker space professional learning
• Invention Contests for students
• Teacher Resources for STEM-related projects

Innovation Labs® are at the core of Inventionland® Education’s ecosystem. These labs are award-winning, state-of-the-art facilities designed to spark creativity and innovation in students. They are designed specifically for maker spaces and STEM learning, which supports technology and maker space tools to allow students to explore STEM subjects through hands-on activities. In addition, innovation labs are designed to be flexible, adaptable, and easily customized to fit the specific needs of each school.

Inventionland® Education’s Innovation Labs has won numerous awards, including the Edison Award, one of the most prestigious design awards, won on behalf of the Seneca Valley School District. It was the first time a school had ever won an Edison award (bronze). Other winners include Elon Musk and Steve Jobs.

Most recently, Inventionland®won two prominent awards for their work with Berkshire Local Schools as part of their $51 million new campus. In addition, two stalwarts in the publishing industry, Learning by Design and Spaces4Learning magazines, recently announced their awards.

The labs are designed to be engaging, fun, and accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. They are an excellent way to introduce students to STEM subjects in an environment that helps them develop their skills to succeed.

Education Technology Insights magazine and portal recently named their K-12 Applied STEM Invention Curriculum a 2023 Top 10 STEM Services Provider.

The K-12 applied STEM invention curriculum is another critical component of Inventionland® Education’s ecosystem.

The curriculum is carefully constructed to be hands-on, student-driven, and engaging, allowing students to explore applied STEM concepts in a fun and exciting way. In addition, the curriculum is aligned with national and state standards, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for success in the field.

In the course, students work in small groups to develop their inventions or innovations, culminating with an end-of-course Invention Contest before a panel of judges. The invention contests may best be described as a “science fair on steroids.”

Inventionland® Education also has a wide range of professional learning options, ranging from topical workshops that are two, four, or full-day sessions.

Inventionland®also offers a Day of STEM Innovation for educators, which can be extended to three full days for a truly immersive experience. Professional development programs generally focus on maker space technology, such as laser and vinyl cutting, package design, prototyping with cardboard, and much more.

This supports deep learning with hands-on projects, along with project-based learning. In addition, educators are shown how to use the maker equipment and use this safely and effectively in the classroom environment.

As part of their completer STEM ecosystem approach, Inventionland® Education also has teacher resources that are available for purchase. This includes maker supplies, posters, and much more so educators can seamlessly interact with new ideas and introduce projects in their classrooms without hassle.

Inventionland® Education also provides complimentary mentoring sessions with industry professionals. This assists students and educators alike since the mentors are working professionals at the top of their game.

Having a complete STEM ecosystem in your district or school is an excellent way to embrace applied student learning. In addition to the applied STEM concepts, students also learn valuable soft skills. This includes creative thinking, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills.

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